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Artificial Intelligence H1 2025 Global Report: Deal trends, fundraising, segment highlights, and market outlook

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Despite uncertainty in global markets, AI remains a strategic priority among business executives, investors, and government, fueling sustained investment in AI infrastructure and dealmaking with AI developers and AI-enabled...more

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2025 Venture Capital Report

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While venture capital activity remains well below its most recent peak in 2021 and 2022, the market rebounded by many measures in 2024, with the fourth quarter of the year seeing the highest quarterly amount of capital...more

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Will the Late Summer M&A Rebound Continue into Fall?

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The lazy days of summer seem to be behind us as merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is getting a jump start. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cites late July/early August as having “the highest-volume week for...more

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Episode 23 - Responsible Technology

The 23rd episode in this series, focusing on “Responsible Technology,” featured Mohamed Nanabhay, Managing Partner at Mozilla Ventures, and Stephanie Sharron, MoFo Partner and experienced Technology Transactions attorney, in...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

QSBS Revamped: Important Changes to the Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion for Founders and Investors

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduced a number of significant amendments to the Internal Revenue Code. Among the OBBBA’s most notable changes are the revisions to Section 1202...more

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U.S. Cybersecurity Sector Recap

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M&A activity in the cybersecurity sector is on pace to exceed 2024 volume by 10% in 2025, with continued consolidation as larger firms acquire niche players to enhance capabilities or expand product offerings. The...more

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Mintz Venture Watch — Volume 8: A Report on Deal Trends from 2024 and H1 2025

Despite continued macroeconomic headwinds and a cautious investment climate, Mintz’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice remained highly active throughout 2024 and into the first half of 2025. Our team advised on...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 247

Food Venture Financing Trends - U.K.-based meat-free protein company Quorn secured £18 million from its Filipino parent company to position itself as a market leader in the meat-free food sector....more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Expansion of Qualified Small Business Stock Tax Benefits

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill entitled the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (the Act). The Act extends the tax cuts that were enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, adds a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 246

Food Venture Financing Trends - Bengaluru-based functional food startup Lo! Foods raised $3.5 million in a Series B funding round to enhance operational capabilities and launch new product lines....more

Morgan Lewis

A Union of Innovation? The EU Strategy for Startups and Scale-ups

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The European economy is currently under a considerable structural adjustment pressure. Against the backdrop of rapid technological change, diverse geopolitical tensions, an increasing shortage of skilled workers, and global...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Convertible Notes & SAFEs: Still Popular, But Terms Are Tightening

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Convertible instruments held steady in Q1 2025, but the terms are shifting in favor of investors. Interest rates on convertible notes rose by 200 to 300 basis points, and discount rates climbed as high as 10.5 percentage...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

From Federal to State: Building the New Life Sciences Capital Stack | Life Sciences Snapshot – Q3 2025

This year, U.S. VC funding into the life sciences sector has cooled: Q1 softness was followed by a decade low in VC transactions in Q2. Despite the moderation in dealmaking volume, investors continued to deploy sizable...more

Mogin Law LLP

Big Tech’s Decade of A.I. Shopping - updated 7.18.25

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Does anybody remember Napster? Launched in June 1999, the revolutionary peer-to-peer music sharing platform peaked at 80 million music lovers worldwide. It famously fell from greatness into bankruptcy three years later after...more

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AI Startups Outpace the Market Again - But for How Long?

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AI continues to be the standout in venture dealmaking, with Q1 2025 extending the sector’s winning streak. AI companies raised more capital and achieved significantly higher pre-money valuations than their non-AI...more

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When the Cannons Roar - Israeli High-Tech Soars

The State of Israel has been in a constant state of emergency since its founding. It is only fitting that the local high-tech market rise to the occasion and adapt to operating in wartime mode. Indeed, after 21 months of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 245

Food Venture Financing Trends - Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, is purchasing WK Kellog for $3.1 billion looking to grow their North American presence....more

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Convertible Notes vs. SAFEs: Choosing the Right Pre-Seed Financing Tool

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For many early-stage startups, choosing between a convertible note and a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is one of the first critical legal and strategic financing decisions. While both instruments allow companies...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 244

Food Venture Financing Trends - Branded egg producer Eggoz, based in India, raised $20 million in a Series C round to strengthen its market presence, expand into new locations, and invest in technology....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

OCM Guidance Regarding Ownership Transfers Provides Pathway for Funding Social Equity Licensees

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The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) conducted its license lottery for social equity applicants on June 5, 2025. Lottery winners received preliminary approval and must secure a business location and, in many...more

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Q1 2025 Venture Snapshot: Selectivity Over Scale

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After a cautiously optimistic close to 2024, Q1 2025 brought a measured pullback in venture activity. Rather than a dramatic downturn, the market saw a strategic recalibration....more

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Looking Back and Looking Forward: Where Are We in Venture Capital Mid-2025?

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As we pass the midpoint of 2025, it’s timely to look back at what we saw in the first half and reassess the road ahead.  Were our predictions from the beginning of the year on the mark, or did we get it wrong?  What do we...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Your Business's Growth Blueprint: Why Solid Legal Documents Matter

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Every successful business owner has ambition to grow, scale, and take his/her company to the next level. However, there’s one critical, often overlooked aspect that can make or break a business’s ability to get to that level:...more

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Navigating German FDI Rules

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS FOR VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTORS - Germany’s foreign direct investment (FDI) regime has been expanded considerably in recent years, mirroring a global trend towards increased scrutiny...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 243

Food Venture Financing Trends - Seattle-based craft beverage company, Jones Soda Co., sold its cannabis beverage business to MJ Reg Disrupters for $3 million....more

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